Campus & Student Life at Fresno Pacific University

Home to about 2,711 undergraduates in 2020, Fresno Pacific is a small, private university located in Fresno, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Fresno Pacific offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fresno Pacific can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fresno Pacific Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Fresno Pacific University is Affiliated With the Mennonite Brethren Church Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Mennonite Brethren Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Mennonite Brethren Church Colleges and Universities.

Fresno Pacific Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Fresno Pacific. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fresno Pacific Disability Services.

Fresno Pacific for the Military

While not a "service academy", Fresno Pacific does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Fresno Pacific Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Fresno Pacific for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,711 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,279 (84.1%). Part-time attendance was 432 (15.9%).

Fresno Pacific University is Ranked #2,228 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fresno Pacific is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Fresno Pacific #2228 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fresno Pacific by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fresno Pacific Diversity Guide.

Fresno Pacific University Competes in the NCAA

Fresno Pacific has a total of 299 student athletes, 161 men and 138 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fresno Pacific University Athletics